Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Sunny Ajose Housing Estate in Badagry

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday inaugurated the Sunny Ajose Housing Estate in Ajara, Badagry, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to closing the housing deficit and improving citizens’ quality of life.

Sanwo-Olu described the estate as a landmark achievement and the 24th housing estate completed and delivered under his administration, adding that more than 10,000 homes had been created across the state’s five divisions.

He said that the Badagry project was a major milestone in the government’s efforts to provide affordable and decent housing, noting that it had created about 2,000 direct and indirect jobs.

“This is a major milestone on our path to a greater Lagos.

“It fills us with joy to see this vision come to life, a Lagos where people live in dignity, work productively, and contribute to a 21st century economy that benefits everyone,” he said.

Sanwo-Olu said that phase two of the project had commenced, with plans to build an eight-floor high-rise that would provide over 800 additional housing units, including one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments.

He commended residents of Badagry for their support, describing the division as an integral part of the Lagos success story.

“This is not our first intervention in Badagry.

“We have commissioned schools, hospitals, and now this housing estate. More projects are coming because Badagry deserves development at par with the rest of Lagos,” the governor said.

The governor said that the estate was equipped with modern facilities such as an underground water system, sewage treatment plant, ample parking space, perimeter fencing, gate houses, walkways, and power infrastructure.

He also announced plans to subsidise housing costs for medical doctors and other essential workers to make accommodation more affordable.

“We have reduced the selling price of some of these units, and we are also planning a 20- per cent subsidy for medical doctors and essential workers,” he said.

Sanwo-Olu urged the beneficiaries to maintain the estate and keep it clean and functional.

“This is your home. Keep it clean, functional, and safe. We will continue to provide infrastructure, but you must also play your part,” he said.

The governor said that the state government was working with the Federal Government under the Renewed Hope Agenda to expand access to affordable housing nationwide.

“We are proud to align with the federal government on housing renewal, and Lagos is ready to continue leading in this drive,” he said.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Housing, Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, said the Ajara housing project was a major step toward the state’s housing goals under the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus agenda.

According to him, the estate, which occupies 18.9 hectares of land, consists of 35 blocks of 12-flat buildings, making a total of 420 units.

He disclosed that each block included one, two , and three-bedroom semi-furnished apartments with kitchens, cabinets, wardrobes, and lighting fixtures.

Akinderu-Fatai explained that “the estate also has roads, drainage systems, car parks, external electrification, water and sewage treatment plants, and landscaping.”

He said that the project created over 1,300 direct and indirect jobs during construction and would generate more employment through estate management services.

The commissioner added that phase two of the project would feature high-rise buildings to maximise land use and accommodate more residents.

The estate, formerly known as LagosHoms, Ajara, was renamed by Sanwo-Olu in honour of the late public servant and former Head of Service, Sunny Akinsanya Ajose.